Titanmania is sweeping the valley as the team prepares for its appearance at the Alberta Bowl this Friday in Lethbridge.
The squad earned its way into the finals after a strong season, and the excitement has been building every step of the way. A fan bus has been commissioned to head to the game and there are still some spaces. To get on the bus, contact the main office at DVSS.
“The boys spoke with me in the hall last night and said how much it meant to them to have the stands full of Drumheller fans to support. I’d love to have a crowd of 45 of them with pompoms in hand,” said Gina Tipman, who is organizing the charter.
Those who cannot make the trek to Lethbridge this weekend can still see the game online.
The Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) will be streaming the games coming up this weekend. Michelle Ross, ASAA deputy director, says they are in the final arrangements and will be going live during the games.
To watch the game go to provincals.asaa.ca, and follow the “Alberta Bowl” link.
There has been an outpouring of support for the team. Throughout town, there are Titans signs on cars and in business windows, and the squad appreciates it.
“The community has been really great, the support from the businesses, the people coming to the games to watch has been phenomenal,” said Patti Richardson of the Drumheller Titans.
She has volunteered with the team for years and her son played on the 2007 squad that went to the final.
“It was really special for the community to come out and support the boys in 2007; it was great to prove to the community that there is not just hockey. There is soccer, there is football. This time around, it has been great, the businesses in town have been so supportive.”
"It was good to see them go in '07, and it is good to see them go now. They have worked really hard for it.”
Those planning to get on the bus can reserve a seat for $20, and the deadline to secure a spot is today (Thursday). The bus is slated to head out at 3 p.m. on Friday.
Tipman said they are hoping some community-minded businesses will help sponsor the bus to make it affordable for fans and the organization. For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact Tipman at 403-820-3044 or email drumhelleryoga@yahoo.ca.
